James L. Brooks
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Summary
James L. Brooks was born on May 9, 1940[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], writer[6], and television producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,023 views/month, #5,385 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: director[10], producer[11]
- Employer: CBS[12], MTM Enterprises[13], John Charles Walters Company[14], Gracie Films[15]
- Educated at: New York University[16], Weehawken High School[17]
- Award received: Writers Guild of America Award[18], Directors Guild of America Award[19], Academy Award for Best Director[20], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[21], Academy Award for Best Picture[22], Golden Globe Awards[23], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[24], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series[25], Disney Legends[26]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: James L. Brooks[29]
- Family name: Brooks[30]
- Given name: James[31], Lawrence[32]
- Official website: http://www.graciefilms.com/[33]
- Work location: New York City[34], Los Angeles[35], United States[36]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[37], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[38], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[39], Academy Award for Best Picture[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Name in native language: James Brooks[42]
- Owner of: John Charles Walters Company[43]
- Number of children: 4[44]
- Start of work period: 1965[45]
Why It Matters
James L. Brooks has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was James L. Brooks born?
James L. Brooks was born in Brooklyn[2].
What did James L. Brooks do for work?
James L. Brooks worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], film director[5], writer[6], and television producer[7].
Where did James L. Brooks go to school?
James L. Brooks was educated at New York University[16] and Weehawken High School[17].
What awards did James L. Brooks receive?
Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[18], Directors Guild of America Award[19], Academy Award for Best Director[20], and Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[21].